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Hardstand repairs underway

RAF MILDENHALL, England -- Peter Kent, a local contractor, uses a mobile compactor to pack and flatten a lean mix concrete base for an airfield pavement (hardstand) repair here May 5, 2011. The hardstands are undergoing an upgrade project that will renew them after 20 years of use. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Ethan Morgan)
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Hardstand repairs underway

RAF MILDENHALL, England -- David Dodge, a local contractor, uses a 14-ton excavator to transfer excess lean mix concrete off of the flightline and into a dump truck here May 5, 2011. Around 5,000 cubic meters of concrete will be used during the upgrade project for the 20 year old airfield pavement (hardstands). (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Ethan Morgan)
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Norfolk Urban Search and Rescue showcase equipment to RAF Mildenhall firefighters

RAF MILDENHALL, England -- Firefighter Simon Law, 100th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Department tests out a searchcam, assisted by David Jackson, Norfolk Urban Search and Rescue, March 30, 2011. Four members from NUSR brought two modules of rescue equipment to show and demonstrate to the RAF Mildenhall firefighters. (U.S. Air Force photo/Karen Abeyasekere)
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Norfolk Urban Search and Rescue showcase equipment to RAF Mildenhall firefighters

RAF MILDENHALL, England -- The equipment shown here forms just a small part of that owned by Norfolk Urban Search and Rescue, located in Wymondham, Norfolk. Four firefighters from NUSR were here March 30, 2011, to show and demonstrate some of their equipment to the 100th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Department. Their range of equipment includes scene survey equipment, lighting, search cameras, shoring-up equipment and roll-up back boards. "This training provides a good understanding for all personnel, and show us what (NUSR) brings to the fight if we need their assistance," said Martin Savine, 100th CES Fire Department watch manager. Being in the same career field, this training helps build partnerships and strengten community relationships between on- and off-base firefighters and rescue teams. (U.S. Air Force photo/Karen Abeyasekere)
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Norfolk Urban Search and Rescue showcase equipment to RAF Mildenhall firefighters

RAF MILDENHALL, England -- Matthew Bensley, Norfolk Urban Search and Rescue, assembles a snake-eye camera, a hand-held, remote video-inspection system used to inspect hard-to-reach areas such as behind walls, inside ceilings and under vehicles and aircraft. The NUSR team also have searchcams, used to locate people or animals trapped in voids (collapsed spaces where people can survive, such as when a building collapses). They also have electronic listening devices specifically for search and rescue, to locate missing people or animals, which pick up sound and seismic movement and vibration. The NUSR team are specialist firefighters who respond to technical rescue-based incidents, such as a building collapse, water rescue or confined-space rescue. John Linden, NUSR watch manager who was part of a team visiting RAF Mildenhall March 30, 2011, said training such as this promotes a good working relationship between the two teams (on- and off-base firefighters) and they plan on doing training exercises together in the future. (U.S. Air Force photo/Karen Abeyasekere)
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Norfolk Urban Search and Rescue showcase equipment to RAF Mildenhall firefighters

RAF MILDENHALL, England -- Two prime mover trucks, from the Norfolk Urban Search and Rescue, unload equipment modules brought here to showcase for members of the 100th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Department March 30, 2011. One module contains equipment known as "first strike," which includes scene survey equipment, lighting, power, search cameras and shoring-up equipment. The second module holds equipment used in heavy transport incidents, usually involving aircraft, hangars and railways. It contains items such as stretchers, rescue tripods for confined space rescues, chainsaws and cutting equipment. Four British firefighters from NUSR visited RAF Mildenhall to demonstrate their equipment. Having training sessions such as this gives both on- and off-base firefighters an awareness of the equipment each has, and how it's used, so in the event both departments work together on a large incident, it will enable operations to run smoothly. (U.S. Air Force photo/Karen Abeyasekere)
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Securing the roots of a greener future

RAF MILDENHALL, England -- Charlie Robertson, a contractor, feeds a wire cable through a metal ratchet before tightening it and securing it to the roots of a tree March 31, 2011. Trees are currently being planted in the new Washington Square area, which has recently been turned from a busy parking lot into a landscaped area. This method is being used to secure the trees properly, to ensure they stay solidly in the ground during all weather conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo/Karen Abeyasekere)
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Securing the roots of a greener future

RAF MILDENHALL, England -- Charlie Robertson, a contractor, fixes three concrete lintels in place March 31, 2011, on which a tree will be planted. The lintels are used to help keep the tree firmly in place when metal cables are tied onto each one and fixed into place near the top of the tree'sroots. (U.S. Air Force photo/Karen Abeyasekere)
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Securing the roots of a greener future

RAF MILDENHALL, England -- Having exposed the soil around the roots of a young tree, Des Cook and Charlie Robertson, both contractors, finish preparing the hole in which to plant it March 31, 2011. A lot of preparation is done before the trees can be placed in the holes; three concrete lintels are placed firmly at the bottom of the hole, then a metal cable is tied around each one, before being tightened with a metal ratchet. Each tree is then placed in the hole, before having special material put on top of it, and again being fastened with metal cables and tightened to firmly secure it. A watering tube is then put in before fertilizer and soil are used to fill the hole. This ensures the tree can be easily watered on a regular basis. (U.S. Air Force photo/Karen Abeyasekere)
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Securing the roots of a greener future

RAF MILDENHALL, England -- Des Cook and Charlie Robertson, both contractors, pull the protective packaging off the roots of a tree to prepare it for planting in Washington Square March 31, 2011. Almost 20 young trees are being planted in the newly-landscaped and pedestrianized area, which is almost complete. (U.S. Air Force photo/Karen Abeyasekere)
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Cementing the base's future

RAF MILDENHALL, England -- Paul Wilson, a contractor, runs a giant brush and smoother over wet concrete here to flatten it out so it hardens properly. This will be the base of a concrete batching plant, so concrete can be mixed on base and will be closer to the hardstands which will be resurfaced later this year, rather than being ready-mixed off base and brought in by a vast number of trucks. (U.S. Air Force photo/Karen Abeyasekere)
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Cementing the base's future

RAF MILDENHALL, England -- A razorback screed roller spins round as it gets pulled along wet concrete here to smooth it out March 24, 2011. The area is being transformed into a batching plant to mix concrete on base, rather than at an off site location. A storage area, mixing plant and silos were also added on site. About 2.4 British tons (2240 pounds) of concrete can be mixed in about 30 seconds, and having the plant on base will help speed up projects including the hardstands, which will be resurfaced later this year. (U.S. Air Force photo/Karen Abeyasekere)
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Cementing the base's future

RAF MILDENHALL, England -- Paul Wiseman, left, and Peter Kent, both contractors, prepare to pull a razorback screed roller across wet, freshly-laid concrete to smooth it out and prepare for the next stage of the construction project March 24, 2011. The area is being turned into a concrete batching plant, allowing concrete to be mixed from scratch on RAF Mildenhall, rather than it being pre-mixed at a location off base and brought here on trucks. This will reduce the carbon footprint as well as save money. (U.S. Air Force photo/Karen Abeyasekere)
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Cementing the base's future

RAF MILDENHALL, England -- Contractors pour wet concrete into a base which will form a pad for a new concrete batching plant here March 24, 2011. The plant now homes large items of equipment to mix concrete, enabling it to be mixed on site, rather than at an off-base location then be brought to RAF Mildenhall by truck. This will reduce the carbon footprint and will save a lot of time when redoing the hardstands later this year. (U.S. Air Force photo/Karen Abeyasekere)
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Firefighters give commanders insight into fire training

RAF MILDENHALL, England -- Crew manager Simon Evans, left, 100th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Department, and Nigel McCurdy, Forest Heath District Council strategic director and 100th CES honorary commander, encourage each other before heading into the smoke house here March 17, 2011. Smoke filled the nearby area before they went in, as Col. David Doe, 100th Mission Support Squadron commander, went inside the smoke house first to bring out a mannequin as part of a training rescue scenario. Mr. McCurdy and Colonel Doe spent time training with the firefighters to gain an understanding of the job they do. (U.S. Air Force photo/Karen Abeyasekere)
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Firefighters give commanders insight into fire training

RAF MILDENHALL, England -- Master Sgt. Christopher Lanier and Tech. Sgt. Corey Coleman, both 100th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Department, help Col. David Doe, 100th Mission Support Group commander, remove his mask and breathing apparatus after being in the smoke house performing a rescue of a simulated casualty with Tech. Sgt. Adam Crowe, right, 100th CES Fire Department, March 17, 2011. Colonel Doe, along with Nigel McCurdy, Forest Heath District Council strategic director and 100th CES honorary commander, had the chance to train with the firefighters at the live fire trainer. (U.S. Air Force photo/Karen Abeyasekere)
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Firefighters give commanders insight into fire training

RAF MILDENHALL, England -- Tech. Sgt. Adam Crowe, 100th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Department, right, and Col. David Doe, 100th Mission Support Group commander, perform a simulated rescue as they bring a mannequin out of the smoke house during a training session March 17, 2011. Colonel Doe, along with Nigel McCurdy, Forest Heath District Council stratigic director and 100th CES honorary commander, spent time training with the firefighters at the live fire trainer and smoke house get an insight into what the firefighters do and how they train. (U.S. Air Force photo/Karen Abeyasekere)
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Firefighters give commanders insight into fire training

RAF MILDENHALL, England -- Firefighters from the 100th Civil Engineer Squadron assist Nigel McCurdy, right, Forest Heath District Council strategic director and 100th CES honorary commander, use a pressurized hose to put out a fire on a mock aircraft engine at the live fire trainer here March 17, 2011. Mr. McCurdy and Col. David Doe, 100th Mission Support Group commander, spent time training with the firefighters to get an insight into what goes into their training and the job they do. The two men donned protective equipment weighing about 70 pounds and helped put out a fire, as well as going into the smoke house and performing a simulated rescue, when they had to bring out a mannequin with the aid of one of the firefighters. (U.S. Air Force photo/Karen Abeyasekere)
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Firefighters give commanders insight into fire training

RAF MILDENHALL, England -- Nigel McCurdy, center, Forest Heath District Council strategic director and 100th Civil Engineer Squadron honorary commander, uses a pressurized hose to put out flames on a mock aircraft at the live fire trainer here March 17, 2011, assisted by crew managers Barry Clark and Simon Evans, both Defence Fire Service firefighters with the 100th CES Fire Department. Mr. McCurdy, along with Col. David Doe, 100th Mission Support Group commander, had the opportunity to train with the firefighters and wear about 75 pounds of protective equipment, which included bunkers, boots and breathing apparatus. (U.S. Air Force photo/Karen Abeyasekere)
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Firefighters give commanders insight into fire training

RAF MILDENHALL, England -- Firefighters brought several firetrucks out to the live fire trainer here March 17, 2011, for a training exercise. Col. David Doe, 100th Mission Support Group commander, and Nigel McCurdy, Forest Heath District Council strategic director and 100th Civil Engineer Squadron honorary commander, donned protective gear and took part in the training where they helped put out a fire on a mock aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo/Karen Abeyasekere)
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